as in meek
not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness
a talented but surprisingly unassuming musician
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Recent Examples of unassuming
The spot was known to local indigenous farmers, but was never explored in depth by researchers because of its unassuming location.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The overall design is quite unassuming, but the optical construction within is where the magic happens and is ultimately what’s most important.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025
Others believe Wilcox to be among the most impressive operators at his level, appreciating his unassuming but authoritative manner.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
That painting was eventually discovered hanging in the Cliff, New Mexico, home of Jerry and Rita Alter, an otherwise unassuming couple.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 June 2025
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The overall design is quite unassuming, but the optical construction within is where the magic happens and is ultimately what’s most important.
—James Abbott, Space.com, 27 May 2025
Others believe Wilcox to be among the most impressive operators at his level, appreciating his unassuming but authoritative manner.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 20 June 2025
That painting was eventually discovered hanging in the Cliff, New Mexico, home of Jerry and Rita Alter, an otherwise unassuming couple.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unassuming
Adjective
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Antoinette becomes a de facto leader when her meek husband crumbles under pressure.—
Los Angeles Times Staff,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2025
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The end of season 2 turned the tables on the meek Ada and domineering Agnes when Agnes lost her fortune thanks to her son Oscar (Blake Ritson) trusting the wrong people.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Both Dunn’s and Watt’s stories exemplify two former standout NFL players who reached the pinnacle of their professions yet never forgot their humble beginnings, continuing to remain empathetic and grounded.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Others presented someone humble and open about their limitations.—
Lauren Keating,
Scientific American,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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There is typically a seasonal decline in beef prices as grilling season slows down into the fall, but those price declines are likely to be modest.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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But this week, Trump — always looking for a shiny object — is forcing his minions in Congress to muscle through a bill that ends the modest subsidy for the CPB (along with billions in foreign aid and other noble causes).—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
17 July 2025
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“Unassuming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unassuming. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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